MUCOVISCIDOSIS
\mjˌuːkəvˌɪsɪdˈə͡ʊsɪs], \mjˌuːkəvˌɪsɪdˈəʊsɪs], \m_j_ˌuː_k_ə_v_ˌɪ_s_ɪ_d_ˈəʊ_s_ɪ_s]\
Definitions of MUCOVISCIDOSIS
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the most common congenital disease; the child's lungs and intestines and pancreas become clogged with thick mucus; caused by defect in a single gene; there is no cure
By Princeton University
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the most common congenital disease; the child's lungs and intestines and pancreas become clogged with thick mucus; caused by defect in a single gene; there is no cure
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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An inherited disease of exocrine glands, affecting most characteristically the pancreas, respiratory system, and sweat glands, usually beginning in infancy and typified by chronic respiratory infections, pancreatic insufficiency, and susceptibility to heat prostration. Cirrhosis of liver occurring in childhood is common and may produce portal hypertension, splenomegaly, and hypersplenism.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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